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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1969
Page
8
The Legislative Council deferred action on a report drafting Iowa collective bargaining laws for public employees. The split plan favored mandatory talks if either side requested it, while a minority approach urged local handling and cautioned against statewide mandates.
Iowa City council approved the housing commission plan to create a priority system for low rent units. Long time Iowa City residents would have first access, followed by Johnson County residents based on length of residence.
The Iowa City school board discussed a Coralville junior high site issue with architect inputs on soil caissons and cost adjustments. Separately Decorah approved traffic and cost changes for a new junior high while planning staff vacancies and a district newsletter.
Decorah officials review a 1971-72 budget based plan for a 1 W percent raise of 1/12 of the budget, an annual salary with two maximums, and a calendar start in August. The group argues over mandatory versus permissive legislation, with debates on school year dates and strike provisions for public employees.
DES MOINES AP The Iowa legislative council on Wednesday rejected a minority report calling for abolishing the Iowa Highway Commission. The 84 vote opposed Rep Harold Fischer and six others seeking a single highway administrator amid objections to political maneuvering and regional representation. The council amended the major report to remove a diagonal highway ban and kept a study on the Idea Merit Employment System.
Center Point council approves installation of a 24 hour amber traffic light at the Highway 150 and Washington Street intersection, to flash continuously and switch to red when a button is pressed. The corner will also be a school crossing on Highway 150. The council also appoints five members to the zoning board of adjustment with varied terms effective Dec 10 and Jan 2.
University of Iowa announces a two week Christmas recess starting Saturday at 12:20 pm. Main Library and several campus facilities will adjust hours with closures Dec 25 26 and Jan 1 and varying holiday schedules through Jan 4. Facilities include the Towa Memorial Union Iowa House River Room and Union recreation areas with limited weekday hours and special weekend closures.
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